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New listing: Sons of Confederate Veterans Lt. F.C. Frazier Camp 668, 6 p.m. second Monday, Woman’s Club, 4106 Johnson St., HP. Daniel Townsend, 882-5677.

Key
GB — Greensboro
HP — High Point
JT — Jamestown
KV — Kernersville
 

FUNDRAISERS
 

Ongoing

• Aluminum Can Collection, ACES office at Brooks Global Studies Elementary is collecting aluminum cans as a service project for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Mail or bring cans to Nathalie or Brooke, 1215 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC 27408. 370-8347.
• Hot Dog Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 100 N.C. 150 W., GB. $1.50. Dessert costs vary. 643-8835.

Events

• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fundraiser, 6-9:30 p.m. Jan. 4-5 and 6-10:30 p.m. Jan. 6-7, Jimmy Curiazza’s home, 50 Bent Tree Court, Gibsonville. Curiazza and wife Tracy designed and constructed a large Santa, Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman head to “sing along” to Yuletide carols reverberating from a sound system. May give to LLS onsite or visit http://nce.lls.llsevent.org/holidaylights.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• First Friday, 6-9 p.m. first Friday, downtown GB. Self-guided tour of local art galleries and studios, museums, retail shops, restaurants and alternative art venues. 379-0060 or www. downtownfridays.com.
• Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant Project Discussion, 6 p.m. Jan. 4, Camp Joy Activity Center, Hagan-Stone Park, 5920 Hagan-Stone Park Road, Pleasant Garden. Focuses on improvements to the Camp Joy building, creating accessible restrooms, shelters, revamping the marina and fishing areas, and the construction of a handicapped-accessible nature trail for people with special needs. 373-3813.
• Piedmont Triad Chapter of the National Black MBA Association’s Board Meeting, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Jan. 10, Morgan Support Services, 500 Spring Garden St., GB. Discuss the 2012 planned events, open positions, and membership opportunities. president@triadnbmbaa.org.
• National Conference For Community and Justice Open Houses, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 11, 713 N. Greene St., GB. Lear about the effect NCCJ is having on schools and community. Confirm attendance. Anne Krishnan, akrishnan@nccjtriad.org.

BLOOD DRIVES

Red Cross at the Nussbaum Blood Center, 1501 Yancey­ville St., GB: Normal hours, 2-6:30 p.m. Monday; 12:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday; and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday/Friday/Saturday. Appointments and walk-ins welcome. 333-2111.

Drives

• 1:30-6 p.m. Jan. 4, Greensboro Specialty Surgical Center, 3812 N. Elm St., GB.
• 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jan. 11, Highwoods Properties, 7021-D Albert Pick Road, GB.

CLASSES

• Ladies Night Out!, 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 6, Tracey J. Marshall’s Studio 207, The Greensboro School of Creativity, 900 16th St., GB. $35 includes instruction, 16-x-20 canvas, paint, brushes, easel and accessories. Bring snack and beverage, wine welcome. www.artbytjm.com.
• Beginner Bridge Class — Bidding in the 21st Century, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, starting Jan. 9, Leonard Recreation Center, Ballinger Road, GB. Eight weeks. $130, includes book. Send check to Mary Leger, 1905 Overshoot Court, Greensboro, NC 27455. 327-6357.
• QuitSmart Smoking Cessation Program, noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 10-31 and 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 10-31, 1100 E. Wendover Ave., GB. Free. Register. Kim Herzing, 641-3723, or Catherine Richardson, 641-4718.
• Become a Teacher! UNCG Informational Meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 11, Kernersville Branch Library, 130 E. Mountain St., KV. Learn about teaching licensure options at UNCG. Deb Ackerman, 334-3405 or djackerm@uncg.edu.
• QuitSmart Smoking Cessation Program, noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 4-25 and 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 4-25, 501 E. Green Drive, HP. Free. Register. Cindy Simpson, 641-7654.
• Overcoming C.H.A.O.S. (Challenges, Hindrances, Adversities, Obstacles, Stigmas), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 16, Galleria Events Center, 1325 S. Eugene St., GB. Designed to help men ages 16-24 to make better life decisions. Free. Register. 253-8537, or www.OCHAOS. eventbrite.com.
• Play of the Hand Bridge Class, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, starting Jan. 22, Lewis Recreation Center, GB. Eight weeks. Covers techniques of play. $130, includes book. Send check to Mary Leger, 1905 Overshoot Court, Greensboro, NC 27455. 327-6357.
• Anger Management, S.L.I.D.E.S., 800 W. Smith St., Suite 206, GB. Morning, afternoon, evening classes. One class a week for six weeks. 273-9889.
• Bridge, friendly duplicate bridge game for nonlife masters, 10 a.m. Fridays, Leonard Recreation Center, 6234 Ballinger Road, GB. $5. Partners provided. Mary Leger, 327-6357.
• Bridge, 6:30-9:45 p.m. Mondays, Lewis Recreation Center, 3110 Forest Lawn Drive, GB. All skill levels needed. $6 includes snacks. Call if partner needed. 215-9056.
• ShepNet Computer Center for Seniors, managed by Shepherd’s Center volunteers, small classes on 12 topics, low cost, for people age 50+. For brochure, call 378-0766.
• Beginner Salsa, 6-7 p.m. Mondays, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., GB. Also, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Rev’s Coffee House, 3793 Samet Drive #130, HP. $8. 339-9715 or www.GreensboroSalsa Dance.com.
• Healing Touch Clinic, one Wednesday a month, West Market United Methodist Church, 301 W. Market St., GB. Appointments available at 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30. Relieves pain, eases stress, assists in eliminating toxins. Love offerings accepted. Karla Greene, 838-9172, or healingtouchghp@yahoo.com.
• Line Dance Classes, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Smith Senior Center, 2401 Fairview St., GB. Ages 18 and older. $6. Register. 375-2234.
• The Art House, 600 N. Church St., GB. Classes for all ages and interests. 209-5539, 274-5337 or www.thearthousestudios. com.
• Theatre Art Galleries, 220 E. Commerce Ave., HP. 887-2137 or www.tagart.org.
• Drawing Classes With Young Rembrandts, classes and camps, ages 5-13. Various times and locations, GB and KV. 378-0487 or www.young rembrandts.com/piedmont.
• QuitSmart Smoking Cessation Class Series, Guilford County Department of Public Health. One class per week for four weeks. No fees. High Point, 845-7654; Greensboro, 420-0933 or 641-4718.
• Total Body Workout, 9 a.m. Sundays, Country Park, 3905 Nathanael Green Drive, GB. Entrance off Pisgah Church Road. $5. 339-9715.

RECREATION

• Adult Fitness, open year round, Warnersville Recreation Center, 601 Doak St., GB. $4 walk-ins, $30 per quarter, $120 per year. 373-5871.
• Bingo, doors open at 5:15 p.m., play starts at 7 p.m. Thursdays, New Garden Moose Lodge, 1800 New Garden Road, GB. Ages 18 and older. Profits donated to charities. Nonsmoking. 294-0383 or steve55vnv @att.net.
• Bingo, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Elks Lodge 602, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, GB. All proceeds benefit Veterans Administration. 707-7659 or 288-5100.
• Bingo, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. games begin, Wednesdays, American Legion Post 53, 729 Creek Ridge Road, GB. Coffee, cash prizes. 299-8281.
• Bingo, 10-11 a.m. second Tuesday, Chick-fil-A, 5901 W. Friendly Ave., GB. Free. Host: Brookdale Senior Living. 854-5411.
• Canasta, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Rags­dale YMCA, 900 Bonner Drive, JT. 882-9622.
• Gate City Horizons Band, 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays, Room 100, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., GB. Jennifer Hance, 373-2549.
• Gate City Horizons Big Band, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Room 100, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., GB. Jennifer Hance, 373-2549.
• Intermediate Pilates Mat Class, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 501 S. Mendenhall, GB. $30/four sessons. LeAnne Case, 202-8737.
• Intermediate Power Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 501 S. Mendenhall, GB. $30/four sessons. LeAnne Case, 202-8737.
• Piedmont Hiking and Outing Club, four hikes and outings each week, 52 weeks a year. $20 per year, individual or family. www.piedmonthikingand outingclub.org.
• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Greensboro Grange, 4909 Guilford School Road, GB. $25 per semester, first time free. 282-6507, 725-2760, gsoscds.org.
• Shag Dance Classes, 7-8 p.m. beginner and 8-9 p.m. intermediate/advanced, Thursdays, Greensboro Grange, 4909 Guilford School Road, GB. $45 per person for four weeks of classes. 989-0156 or 312-3214.
• Shag Dance Classes, Wednesdays, Guilford College area. Small groups or private lessons. $45 per person for four-week session. 312-3214 or 312-3143.
• Town & Country Cloggers, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, Lewis Recreation Center, 3110 Forest Lawn Drive, GB. All ages. Noncompetitive. Marti Rawlings, 375-4054.

REUNIONS

Military

• USS IWO JIMA (LPH2/LHD7) Shipmates, June 6-10, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tysons Corner, McLean, Va. For all ships’ company and embarked Navy and Marines Corps personnel. Robert G. McAnally, 152 Frissell St., Hampton, VA 23663. (757) 723-0317, or yujack@megalink.net.

Schools

• Dudley High, class of 1972, planning 40th reunion. Send address information to P.O. Box 5818, Greensboro, NC 27435; call 861-8625 or 574-0140 or email dudley classof72@yahoo.com.
• Dudley High, class of 1963, 1 p.m. Jan. 14, Golden Corral, 4404 Land­view Drive, GB. 855-4729.

SENIORS

• Basic Beginner Spanish Course, begins Jan. 19, Greensboro Senior Center, Dorothy Bardolph Human Services Building, 301 E. Washington St., GB. Register by Jan. 13. Tiffany Mumford, 373-4816, or seniorcenter@senior-resources-guilford.org.
• Seniors in Motion, Total Fitness, 11-11:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Jewish Family Services, 5509-C W. Friendly Ave., GB. Wednesday class includes yoga and blood pressure screening. $30 a month. Marcia, 852-4829, Ext. 222, or mhermelin @shalomgreensboro.org.
• Seniors in Motion, Gentle Yoga, 11-11:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Jewish Family Services, 5509-C W. Friendly Ave., GB. Includes blood pressure screening. $25 a month. Marcia, 852-4829, Ext. 222, or mhermelin @shalomgreensboro.org.
• Friendship Day, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church, Mullin Life Center, 617 N. Elm St., GB. Exercise, activities, devotions. Lunch at noon for $6. Ages 55 and older. 373-0445.
• Senior Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first Wednesday, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. Program and hot catered lunch for ages 60 and older. Arlene Holoman, 668-7103.
• Senior Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. second Tuesday, Shady Grove Wesleyan Church, 119 N. Bunker Hill Road, Colfax. Program and hot catered lunch for ages 60 and older. Bruce Fletcher, 993-8905.
• Warnersville Silver Seniors, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, St. Phillip A.M.E. Zion Church, 1330 Ashe St., GB. Otis Hairston, 574-2286.

SERVICE/FRATERNAL

• Crescent Rotary, 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Greensboro Realtors Association, 23 Oak Branch Drive, GB. Abby Donnelly, 884-1348 or AbbyD@Sandler.com.
• Edward R. Murrow Golden K Kiwanis Club, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, GB. 509-9879.
• Four Seasons Civitan Club, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Bill’s Pizza Pub, 2607 High Point Road, GB. Bill Hofer, 621-4750.
• Furnitureland Rotary Club, noon Mondays, String & Splinter Club, 305 W. High Ave., HP. May vary during fall and spring furniture markets. Phil Morris, 887-7435 or PhilMorris@Rotary 7690.org.
• Gate City Civitan, 6 p.m. order meal, 6:30 p.m. program and meeting, second and fourth Tuesdays, Tex & Shirley’s Restaurant, Friendly Center, GB. Richard Decoste, 288-5146 or rldec@mindspring.com.
• Gate City Kiwanis Club, noon Mondays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., GB.
• Gate City 694 Masonic Lodge, 7:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Masonic Temple, 426 W. Market St., GB. Dinner, 6:15 p.m. All Master Masons welcome. Arthur Marshall, 288-0449.
• Gate City Rotary, 7 a.m. Thursdays, O. Henry Hotel, 624 Green Valley Road, GB. Jonathan Smith, 272-9488.
• Greensboro Civitans, noon Fridays, Painted Plate, GB. chwinfree@aol.com.
• Greensboro Jaycees Membership Meeting, 6:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, 401 N. Greene St., GB. 379-1570, Ext. 13309.
• Greensboro Kiwanis, noon Thursdays, Downtown Marriott Hotel, 304 N. Greene St., GB. 292-4192 or 674-5707.
• Greensboro Lions, noon-1 p.m. Mondays, Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., GB. www.gsohostlions.org.
• Guilford College Community Civitan Club, 6 p.m. first and third Thursdays, New Garden Friends Meeting, 801 New Garden Road, GB. Visitors welcome. Kay Pegram, 668-1088, or pppppp33@bellsouth.net.
• Guilford College Kiwanis Club, 1 p.m. Mondays, Captain Bill’s Seafood & Steak Restaurant, 6108 W. Market St., GB. Don Cunningham, 852-6811.
• Jamestown Rotary Club, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Jamestown Town Hall, 301 E. Main St., JT. Jo Anne Lovette, 885-9808.
• Law of Attraction Mastermind, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Greensboro School of Creativity, 900 16th St., GB. Learn tips, tools and techniques to move past personal struggles. $10. Register. melissa@lawof attractionmommy.com.
• Optimist Club of Greensboro, noon Mondays, Elks Lodge, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, GB. Steve Bailor, 851-1003, Sbailor@aol.com.
• Rotary Club of Greensboro, 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Blue Room, between War Memorial Auditorium and arena, GB. Parking in the Carlyle parking area. 292-4806.
• Sierra Club, Piedmont Plateau Group, 7 p.m. refreshments; 7:30-9 p.m. second Tuesday, Church of the Covenant, 501 S. Mendenhall St., GB. September-June. Guests welcome. 275-6403.
• Summit Rotary Club, 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Star­mount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, GB. 617-0152 or www.summit rotary.org.
• Willow Creek Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m. Thursdays, High Point Country Club. 887-7435, kmorris@triad.rr.com.
   

SPECIAL INTEREST

• Aextreme Toastmasters, 7 a.m. Thursdays except last Thursday of the month, Aetna Insurance, 4050 Piedmont Parkway, HP. Visitors and new members welcome. Amy Hale, amy.hale@volvo.com, or Marcia Hartmann, hartmannme1 @aetna.com.
• Al-Anon/Alateen, 12-step support group for families and friends of alcoholics. (800) 449-1287, or www.greensboro alanon.org.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, fellowship of men and women who meet to attain and maintain sobriety. No fees. Locations and times: 854-4278 day or night. www.aagreensboronc.com.
• Alpha Chi Omega, Theta Rho Theta alumnae chapter, collecting books and gently used toys for domestic violence victims. Recent college graduates invited to join. Candice Tickle, 472-6636, ctickle @northstate.net or Nikki Neuman, 656-0041, alpha chialum@triad.rr.com.
• American Association of University Women, 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday, Congregational United Church of Christ, Radiance Drive, GB. Sept.-April. 294-0050.
• Book Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m. second Monday, YWCA Greensboro, 4002 Spring Garden St., GB. 273-3461, Ext. 118.
• Book Club, 11:30 a.m. second Tuesday, Ragsdale YMCA, 900 Bonner Drive, JT. 882-9622.
• Carolina Model Railroaders, looking for new members, any scale model railroading. 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 2-5 p.m. Sundays. REA Building (near The Depot), East Washington Street, GB. 540-1543.
• Celebrate Recovery, 7 p.m. Thursdays, West Market Street UMC, 302 W. Market St., GB. Bill Ellison, 275-4587, Ext. 17, bellison@wmsumc.org.
• Chi Omega Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro Chapter, ongoing monthly events. Marian Cowhig Owen, 545-6919.
• Civil War Discussion Group, 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Kathleen Clay Edwards Library, 1420 Price Park Drive, GB. 282-1875.
• Co-Dependents Anonymous, 6-7 p.m. Sundays, First Lutheran Church, 3600 W. Friendly Ave., GB. Diane, 285-8676.
• Creativity Circle, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays, 1150 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio 7, GB. Through The Sanctuary. Creative folks gather to discuss the creative process and the struggles and successes they have found. Open to all who seek to live more creative lives. Elaine Hatch, 621-1514.
• Creative Job Seekers, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, board room at Moses Cone MedCenter, 2630 Willard Dairy Road, HP. Advice and guidance for those seeking employment. 643-0279 or 884-5164.
• Debtors Anonymous, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, Centenary United Methodist Church, 2300 W. Friendly Ave., GB. Doors lock at 6:10 p.m. 917-0901, www.debtors anonymous.org.
• Delta Gamma Alumnae Association of Greensboro/High Point, meets throughout the year and welcomes all area DGs. Marcia House, 852-1598, portraithouse@juno.com.
• DivorceCare/DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K)/The Big “D” (Divorce Recovery for Teens), 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Lawndale Baptist Church, 3505 Lawndale Drive, GB. Christian-based support group for divorced/separated. Separate support groups for grade-school children (DC4K) and teenagers of divorced (The Big “D”). Register. Preschool child care available. 288-3824.
• Dudley Alumni, Greensboro Chapter, 4 p.m. second Sunday, St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 600 E. Florida St., GB. Laverne Carter, 272-2161.
• Elite of the Triad, Social Capital Collaboration Group, 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Boston’s House of Jazz, 422 N. Edgeworth St., GB. Mission: Fostering collaboration among professionals to create opulence through networking and charity. $5 admission. Bring canned food item for Salvation Army Food Drive. 508-6416, elitecollab@yahoo.com.
• Free Health Screening Clinic, 1-4 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency, 401 Taylor Ave., HP. Test for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, sickle cell, HIV, syphilis, includes breast and prostate assessments. 886-2437.
• Free Health Screening Clinic, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency, 1102 E. Market St., GB. Test for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, sickle cell, HIV, syphilis, includes breast and prostate assessments. 274-1507.
• Friendly Toastmasters, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Ted Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, GB. Susan Tanahey, 209-2266 or sftanahey@yahoo.com.
• Furniture City Kennel Club, 6:30 p.m. second Monday, Board Room at YMCA of Greater High Point, 150 W. Hartley Drive, HP. www.furniturecitykennelclub.com.
• GLC Café Community Out-Reach Event, 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. program, first and third Fridays, Grace Lutheran Church, 1315 E. Washington St., GB. Free. No meetings on holiday weekends. 587-2691.
• Golden Triad Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International and a member of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem. Rehearsal, 7 p.m. Mondays, First Presbyterian Church of Kernersville, 611 Oakhurst St., KV. 996-3152 or www. goldentriadchorus.org.
• Greater Greensboro Leads Group, 8 a.m. Tuesdays, Emerald Events Center, 2000 Wendover Ave., GB. First timers begin by announcing name and business only, then everyone presents a 40-second commercial. $5 a week. 226-7400 or vansadv@bellsouth.net.
• Greensboro Chapter of the N.C. Society of Medical Assistants, 6 p.m. bring your own dinner, 6:30 p.m. business meeting, 7 p.m. speaker, second Tuesday, Murphy/ Wainer, 1130 N. Church St., GB. 832-8140.
• Greensboro Junior Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. second Wednesday, Weir-Jordan Clubhouse, 223 N. Edgeworth St., GB. Volunteer service group for women ages 21-40. September-May. Nichole, 254-7231, or Kimberly 254-4458.
• Greensboro Newcomers Club Meet & Greet, 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 11, private home. 554-1641.Greensboro Tarheel Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Faith Presbyterian Church, 6309 W. Friendly Ave., GB. Local chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society. Walk-ins welcome. 674-2455 or www.greensboro barbershop.com.
• Greensboro Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. first Wednesday, Historic Weir-Jordan House, 223 N. Edgeworth St., GB. September-May. Volunteer service projects. www.greensborowomans club.com.
• High Point Newcomers Club, 10 a.m. second Tuesday, Community Bible Church, 4125 Johnson St., HP. Lunch optional, $8, reservations requested. Meets September-May. Peggy Bell, 887-2329.
• Human Relations Commission, 11:45 a.m. Wednesday following first Monday, City Council Chamber, Melvin Municipal Office Building, second floor, 300 W. Washington St., GB. 373-2038.
• Institute for Supply Management, http://triad.ism-cv.org/.
• Lincoln Financial Toastmasters, noon first and third Wednesdays, Lincoln Financial, 100 N. Greene St., GB. http://lincolnfinancial.free toasthost.org/.
• Meditation Techniques and Contemplative Practices, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 501 Mendenhall St., GB. Free. 379-1000.
• Men’s Group, 8 a.m. Fridays, 1150 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio 7, GB. Through The Sanctuary. Will discuss matters of faith and create a circle of authentic fellowship. Chip Bristol, 275-3295.
• Monday Morning Forum, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., GB. Literary discussion group, alternating readings of short stories, essays, travel, food writing. wilmabates @triad.rr.com.
• Narcotics Anonymous, 12-step fellowship for recovery from drug addiction. Call for meeting times and locations. (866) 375-1272 or www.greensboro na.org.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness, mission is to promote recovery and optimize the quality of life of those living with mental illness by providing education, advocacy and support for individuals, their families and others living in Guilford County. 370-4264 or namihelp@aol.com.
• N.C. Preceptor Beta Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, 7-9 p.m. second Tuesday, St. John’s UMC, 1304 Merritt Drive, GB, or president’s home. Service-oriented sorority. Yearly dues, $25. Seeking new members. Joy Ellison, 854-6082 or gsojoync1@aol.com.
• Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, second Tuesday, Elon Community Church library, 271 N. Williamson Ave., Elon. Confidential meetings. 584-3366 or www.PflagAlamance.org.
• Piedmont Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Chapter, meets throughout the year and welcomes all area Pi Phis. http://piedmont piphi.blog spot.com/
• Professionals in Transition, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, West Market Street United Methodist Church, 302 W. Market St., GB. Job-searching support group. 757-1099.
• Postmasters Toastmasters, 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, USPS Bulk Mail Center, Third Floor Training Room, 3701 Wendover Ave., GB. Dana Baldwin, 420-6515, or http://postmastersclub. freetoasthost.cc/
• Saturday Spiritual Practices, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 607 N. Greene St., GB. 275-0447 or www.servantleader greensboro.com.
• SMART Recovery, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Faith Action International House, 705 N. Greene St., GB. Secular substance abuse support group. 855-6754.
• Social Capital Network, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays except third Thursday, Cup of Serenity, 3729-A Farmington Drive, GB. $5. 508-6416 or elitecollab @yahoo.com.
• Sons of Confederate Veterans Lt. F.C. Frazier Camp 668, 6 p.m. second Monday, Woman’s Club, 4106 Johnson St., HP. Daniel Townsend, 882-5677.
• Sunrise Toastmasters, 7-8 a.m. Fridays, Moses Cone Hospital, N. Elm St., Room 43, GB. Open to all. David Burr, 772-7355, or www. greensborotoastmasters. org.
• Tau Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, 7:30 p.m. first Thursday, Lake Fraternity House, 2264 U.S. 29 N., P.O. Box 20381, Greensboro, NC 27420. Sean Young, seandby @hotmail.com.
• TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, 5120 Burlington Road, GB. $26 per year to the TOPS organization, $5 a month to the chapter. 697-8544.
• TOPS, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Mount Pleasant Church, McLeansville. 697-9877.
• Triad American Singles Golf. Play weekly at various golf courses, men and women. Scheduled trips to beach and mountains for golf outings. Jeanne Peters, 393-0608, or www.triad.singlesgolf.com.
• Triad Business Connectors, 7:45-9 a.m. first three Thursdays, Tex & Shirley’s, near Wendover Avenue at Penny Road, HP. Kim Lutes, 812-8622 or kim.lutes@agedwards.com.
• Triad Job Search Network, 9 a.m. Tuesdays, Covenant United Methodist Church, 1526 Skeet Club Road, HP. Networking job club for professionals. 333-1677 or http://tjsn.net.
• Triad Harmony Express, 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, First Presbyterian Church, 611 Oak­hurst St., KV. 774-4044 or www.thechorus.com.
• Triad Toastmasters Club No. 3132, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, GB. Improve communication and leadership skills. 508-5870 or triadtm.org.
• Triad Professional Wedding Guild, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Jan. 4, The Regency Room at The Elm Street Center, 203 S. Elm St., GB. Hosted by Perfect Wedding Guide. Speaker: Kristen Daukas, president of Twin City Sales and Marketing and a principal partner with Splash Marketing. “Simple Ways to Optimize Your 2012 Marketing Plan.” $23. 676-9631, or www.pwgnc.com.
• Wake-Up Republican Women, 6 p.m. first Thursday, Guilford County Republican headquarters, 3950 W. Market St., GB. Phyllis Gibbs, 674-2438.
• Warnersville Advisory Council, 10-11 a.m. first Saturday, Warnersville Recreation Center, 601 Doak St., GB. Free. 373-5871.
• Warnersville Community Coalition, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Warnersville Recreation Center, 601 Doak St., GB. For adults. Free. 373-5871.
• Writers’ Group of the Triad, Sternberger Artist Center, Studio 5, 712 Summit Ave., GB. Eclectic Fiction, 9:30 a.m. first Thursday. Memoir Writers, 1:30 p.m. second Monday. Fran Ostasiewski, 854-0034.

VETERANS

• Henry K. Burtner American Legion Post 53, seeks new members. Apply, www.nclegion.org. Bob Davis, 299-8281.
• Gibsonville W.D. Hammer Post 2972 — Veterans of Foreign Wars, seeks new members. All military members, active, retired, Reserves and National Guard who have served in combat theaters are eligible. Spouses eligible to join auxiliary. Ernest White, 446-0565, or John Marion, 449-4967.
• Greater Greensboro Marine Corps League 260, 6:30 p.m. social hour and meal, 7:30 p.m. meeting begins, second Monday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 2780 Horse Pen Creek Road, GB. Danny Bracken, commandant, 399-1017.
• Sons of the Legion Squadron 386, 7 p.m. first Wednesday, Cone American Legion Post, American Legion Street, GB. Open to sons or grandsons of Legionnaires or veterans who have passed away and served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam and other areas of conflict including the Gulf War. 375-3265 or Post386@bellsouth.net.
• The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2087 and Ladies Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday, 8 a.m. third Saturday, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., GB. Combat veterans and family members welcome. Cmdr. Robert Davidson Jr., 272-2208.

WOMEN

• Bessemer Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. second Monday, Presbyterian Church of the Cross, 1810 Phillips Ave., GB. 275-2291.
• Greensboro Women’s AGLOW Community Lighthouse Fellowship, 9:30 a.m. first Saturday, Park Lane Hotel, 3005 High Point Road, fourth floor, Dogwood Room, GB. Gwen Harrelson, 621-3447.
• Moms Club of Greensboro Central, a support group for stay-at-home moms of northwest Greensboro, Summerfield and Oak Ridge. Play groups, calendar of events, monthly socials. Wendy, momsclub central@yahoo.com.
• Moms Club of Greensboro East, a support group for stay-at-home moms who live in eastern and northeastern Greensboro. Provides activities for children, such as play groups and park outings, and activities for moms. momsclubgso @yahoo.com.
• Mothers & More, 7 p.m. second Monday, Leonard Recreation Center, GB. Organization focusing on the mother. Donna, 685-5565.
• Professional Women’s Network, 7:45-9 a.m. Fridays, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., GB. Suzanne Gagliano, sdgagliano@triad.rr.com, or www.pwngreensboro. org.
• TriadMommies Mocha Mondays, 9 a.m. Mondays, Earth Fare, 2965 Battleground Ave., GB. Rebecca@TriadMommies. com.
• Women of Excellence, 1-3 p.m. every other Saturday. Designed to help women of all ages get through hardships. Traci Marshall, 986-6121, or tmarshall16 @triad.rr.com.
• Women in Transition, 6-7:30 p.m. first Thursday, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., HP. 882-4126.
• Women’s Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m. first Wednesday, YWCA of High Point, 112 Gatewood Ave., HP. $15. Workshop and lunch. Tee Taylor, 882-4126, or ttaylor@ywcahp.com.

YOUTHS

• Black and Latino Achievers Program, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Saturdays, Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA, 1101 E. Market St., GB. 272-2131.
• FIRST High School Robotics Team 1533, Triple Strange Meets, 4-7 p.m. Fridays, 624-D Guilford College Road, GB. New students welcome. cathy.gorton@gmail.com, or www.usfirst.org.
• International Order of Rainbow for Girls, Assembly 23, 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Revolution Lodge AF and AM, 802 16th St., GB. Ages 11-20. 253-3557, or www.ncrainbows.org.
• Win-Win Resolutions: Ladies Organized to Serve Others, 5-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Sharpe Road Church of Christ, 2400 Sharpe Road, GB; 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Temple Memorial Baptist Church, 1458 Cedrow Drive, HP. For girls ages 6-18. Mentoring, tutoring, dinner. Free. Hank Wall, 230-1232 or hank@ winwinresolutions.org.
• Win-Win Resolutions: Brothers Organized to Serve Others, 5:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, Coliseum Boule­vard Church of Christ, 2116 Coliseum Blvd., GB; 5-8 p.m. Mondays, Washington Terrace Recreation Center, 108 Gordon St., HP. For boys ages 6-18. Mentoring, tutoring, dinner. Free. Hank Wall, 230-1232 or hank@ winwinresolutions.org.

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